You know you've succeeded in living a different lifestyle when your kids ask for a glass of Maggie milk because it came from a cow named Maggie. Life around here can be kind of crazy, but with six kids, two milk cows, and other animals, what do you expect?
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Saturday, August 23, 2014

August 17-23 Pictures

Another week, another seven pictures to share. I enjoy capturing these everyday moments!

Sunday, August 17

We were making goofy faces for me to capture on camera, and Ellie's just had to be shared!

Monday, August 18

Jeffrey really wanted to play Monopoly City. But, he's a bit too young to play correctly. So we had a fun time setting up the city in various configurations and knocking it down with toy tractors, wind storms and earthquakes. Then we got to build again!

Tuesday, August 19

Ellie's learning to crack eggs. Look--no shells!

Wednesday, August 20

Owen didn't sleep last night, and by quiet time he was so exhausted he fell asleep in this awkward position. Doesn't look comfy!

Thursday, August 21

Sydney practicing one of her morning chores--emptying the bathroom trash can into the kitchen one so I can take it out later.

Friday, August 22

Jayme and Simon. What sweet siblings!

Saturday, August 23

Prepare for something ugly! About eighteen months ago, Owen bit through a section of our ice maker hose behind the fridge. And we didn't realize it until it was too late. Though it has since been replaced, our kitchen floor has slowly been getting worse and worse since then. See what I mean?

We couldn't find matching floor tiles, so I've been mixing and matching it with some we had in the basement...but this floor is just scary!

Thankfully, Bryan will be home for the next ten days (and his grandparents are coming!) and we'll be improving our kitchen. I'm so excited!

Meet My Family

Here are the kids at Grouse Creek Farm

Jayme

Our oldest blessing. Jayme is 12, and a huge helper aound the farm. She is in 7th grade, and can often be found with her nose in a good book. Or writing. Or using Scratch to program something. Click her picture to see her first blog.

Owen

Owen, our 8 year old, has Angelman Syndrome--a deletion on the 15th chromosome. He may not speak, but he always has a lot to say.

Jeffrey

Jeffrey is 6. He enjoys being outside, and is our chief egg collector. He started school this year, and loves it!

Ellie

Our 4 year old Ellie is our girly-girl. She loves dressing up and painting her nails. But, being a girly doesn't stop her from being useful and hardworking on the farm. She helps to feed the cows hay, and chases chickens around the yard. She is joining Jeffrey with school activities this year.

Sydney

3 year old Sydney is full of curiosity and energy. She loves life!

Simon

Our 1 year old. Simon is a delight. He loves to chatter and play with cars. He drives them around on his knees and likes to run over toes of anyone in his way! He is also our climber.

About Me

My name is Lisa. I'm married to my high school sweetheart, Bryan. Together we have six children, Jayme, Owen, Jeffrey, Ellie, Sydney and Simon.
I enjoy homeschooling our kids, cooking my family real food, and spending time taking care of the day-day farm chores here at Grouse Creek Farm.
We are a Christian family and strive to please the Lord in all that we do.